Learning Communities

Success ▪ Support ▪ Friends

To get the most out of your college experience, join a learning community!

Learning communities give you the opportunity to connect more closely with your classmates, teachers and advisors.

Learn in a fun and friendly environment with proven success rates.

We have a learning community that's just what you need. Choose the one that's best for you.

Read a brief description about each below. Then check out the program websites for details about how to join.

First Year Experience

SHARE your experiences with fellow students who are entering college for the first time or who may be the first in their families to come to college. In FYE, you’ll learn many different subjects that have real-life importance as you engage in your communities, and gain valuable insights about all the ins-and-outs of how to get through college. See FYE website to apply.

Honors Program

CHALLENGE yourself by working on projects and papers that are more rigorous, creative, interdisciplinary or analytical. Meet a diverse group of fellow Honors students who share your commitment to learning and education as you participate in a community of scholars. See Honors website to apply.

Impact AAPI

LEARN more about your Asian Pacific Islander heritage and how it helps shape who you are. Participate in cultural events and activities to support your academic achievement in your educational, personal and career goals. See IMPACT AAPI website to apply.

Institute of Community and Civic Engagement

ENGAGE in experience-based learning in the classroom, in workplace environments and in various communities by interacting with people from diverse backgrounds. Through ICCE, become a leader in your community and possibly earn a leadership certificate along the way. See ICCE website to learn how to get involved.

LEAD ▪ Latina/o Empowerment at De Anza

DEVELOP your leadership skills by engaging in course-related service learning projects while reading and writing about Latina/o culture, history, literature and social issues. Through Latina/o Empowerment at De Anza, you can make a real difference in your community and join a powerful network of young leaders. See LEAD website for how to take a class.

LinC

CULTIVATE your teamwork and collaborative skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere by learning in communities of students. Make connections between your classesby seeing how two or more classes relate to each other often through common themes, materials and assignments. See LinC website for current class offerings.

Math Performance Success

DISCOVER effective ways to improve your achievement in math through innovative and collaborative approaches. If you have had a tough time with math in the past, MPS can help. See MPS website to apply.

Puente Project

CONNECT with fellow students as you focus on Mexican American and Latina/o authors and community issues. Build bridges to help you succeed in college as you become leaders and mentors in your communities. See Puente website to apply.

Sankofa Scholars Program

CELEBRATE your African ancestry as you experience the meaning of the word Sankofa— going back and reclaiming your heritage in order to understand why and how you came to be who you are today. Develop skills that allow you to embrace your heritage while succeeding in college. See Sankofa website to apply.